The Sad Shepherd by W.B. Yeats
The Sad Shepherd is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, published in 1916. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the power of nature. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part is a series of poems about a shepherd who is mourning the death of his beloved. The second part is a series of poems about the natural world, and how it can be a source of solace and comfort in times of sorrow. The collection is a reflection on the power of nature to heal and console, and the importance of love and companionship in life.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Irish Literature · 945 words
First lines
Shepherd. That cry's from the first cuckoo of the year I wished before it ceased.
Goatherd. Nor bird nor beast Could make me wish for anything this day, Being old, but that the old alone might die, And that would be against God's Providence. Let the young wish. But what has brought you here? Never until this moment have we met Where my goats browse on the scarce grass or leap From stone to stone.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: W.B. Yeats
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Irish Literature, Fantasy
- Length: 945 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The Sad Shepherd is a poem written by W.B. Yeats.
- Romanticism — The Sad Shepherd is a romantic poem, featuring themes of nature, love, and nostalgia.
- Irish Literature — The Sad Shepherd was written by W.B. Yeats, an Irish poet and playwright.
- Fantasy — The Sad Shepherd features fantastical elements, such as a magical shepherd and a talking fox.
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poetry · Irish literature · nature · melancholy · pastoral · mythology · loss · longing · identity · spirituality · romanticism · folklore